pouncing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of suddenly attacking or plying upon someone or something.

• Verb

  To catch or seize (someone or something) suddenly and unexpectedly.

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Synonyms

attack , strike , bounce , jump , leap

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pouncing
drowsing , mowing , owing

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Variants

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pounce , pounced , pounces , pouncing

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Forms

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pounces, pouncing on, pounced upon

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'ponceir', meaning 'to pounce'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pouncing' is also used in typography to describe the process of inking up a type plate and pressing it onto paper to create an impression.

2. In chess, a 'pouncing' move is one that takes advantage of an opponent's mistake or weakness.

3. The term 'pouncing' is also used in the context of computer security to describe a sudden and aggressive attack on a network or system.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ambush: An attack on an enemy or target by surprise, often from concealed positions.

2. Ambush predator: A predator that uses stealth and surprise to attack its prey.

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Culture

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In literature, 'pouncing' is often used to describe a sudden and aggressive attack or response. In art, it can be depicted as a predatory animal or figure ready to strike. In music, it can be represented by sudden and intense changes in rhythm or tempo.

How to Memorize "pouncing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cat pouncing on a mouse. Visualize the sudden movement and the quick, powerful strike.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pouncing' with the sound of a cat pouncing on its prey or the feeling of being suddenly attacked.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pounce on your prey' to remember the meaning of the word.

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